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“We are in dispute with one of his current companies -...”

written by on 08/02/2016

We are in dispute with one of his current companies - EuropeCNC aka Robocutters - which sold us a pile of mis-formed, disorganised bits. He claims this is the kit CNC machine which we ordered. But loads of parts are missing and the assembly instructions are just a joke.

Attempts to return under the consumer act are rebuffed. Trading Standards are taking an interest but you know they can't do much. Small Claims Court is handling the money side for us.

Trouble is that he has been director of six prior companies, most dealing in CNC kit and most of them registered at the same address. All of those six companies have been dissolved. Trading Standards say some of them were wound up owing big money to customers. So we're pessimistic about out missing £grand.

Don't get caught! Check who is the director of that CNC company you think you're about to buy from. Then look them up on companycheck and companieslist to see if they have a history of ducking and diving.

He also claims to be UK agent for OpenBuilds. We're checking this out and will report back.

Bear in mind... he's done nothing illegal. Well, apart from posting some dodgy Ts & Cs on his current three websites about returns not being accepted under any circumstances. But it really is OK, in the UK, for one of his companies to take your money and then be wound up leaving you with nothing. He is untouchable. So don't touch him. Not even with a bargepole and certainly not with a credit card.

If he - or one of his companies registered - has given you grief or lost you money then why not get in touch with Trading Standards in Middlesbrough. They would love to hear from you.